Shocked: meaning, definitions and examples

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shocked

[ ʃɒkt ]

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feeling

Feeling or showing surprise, disbelief, or dismay.

Synonyms

amazed, astonished, stunned

Examples of usage

She looked shocked when she heard the news.
I was shocked by the sudden change in weather.
The audience was shocked by the plot twist in the movie.

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action

Cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.

Synonyms

jolt, startle, surprise

Examples of usage

The unexpected announcement shocked everyone in the room.
She was shocked to hear that her best friend was moving away.

Translations

Translations of the word "shocked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chocado

🇮🇳 चकित

🇩🇪 schockiert

🇮🇩 terkejut

🇺🇦 шокований

🇵🇱 zszokowany

🇯🇵 ショックを受けた

🇫🇷 choqué

🇪🇸 conmocionado

🇹🇷 şok olmuş

🇰🇷 충격을 받은

🇸🇦 مصدوم

🇨🇿 šokovaný

🇸🇰 šokovaný

🇨🇳 震惊的 (zhènjīng de)

🇸🇮 šokiran

🇮🇸 hneykslaður

🇰🇿 шошыған

🇬🇪 შოკირებული

🇦🇿 şok olmuş

🇲🇽 conmocionado

Word origin

The word 'shocked' originated from the Middle English word 'schokken', meaning to come into contact with something or to shake. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of surprise or disbelief. The use of 'shocked' to describe a strong emotional reaction dates back to the late 16th century.

See also: shock, shocker, shocking, shockingly, shocks.